For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 853 students in 27603, NC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC are Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27603, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Longleaf School Of Arts Remote Academy
Charter School
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27603, NC include Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27603?
3 public charter schools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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